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4 Preparing Installation and Connection of the Instrument
4.1 Essential Knowledge and Skills
Installation and Connection of the motoscope classic requires basic knowledge in vehicle electrics.
Since the motoscope classic can be installed on many different vehicle platforms with different
specifications and accessories, not every particular case is covered in this manual. If in doubt,
please refer to the information offered on our web site. Another possibility would be to have the
motoscope classic installed in an authorized service center.
4.2 Required Materials and Tools
The motoscope classic is universally applicable and thus suited for many different vehicle
platforms. Thus, depending on the vehicle and mounting options chosen, some customisation and
additional hardware may be required, e. g.:
• Instrument holder and mounting screws
• Brackets for the speedometer sensor and the menu push-button
• Input cables for power, ignition signal, and push-button
• Mounting hardware such as cable ties, connectors, heat shrink tubing, soldering iron
We recommend use of wiring diagrams for electrical connection.
If you don’t use the motogadget all-purpose bracket you will need a stable mounting bracket for the
instrument. The speedometer sensor is already equipped with a connecting cable (length
1.5 meters) so that the sensor can be connected to the front or rear wheel. For positioning of the
speedometer sensor you might – depending on the position – also require a self-made holding
bracket.
5 Quick Start
This section covers installation and connection – briefly but clearly:
a) Prepare all required materials and hardware like brackets (resp. the sheet metal for
constructing them), screws, thread seal, cable/wire, connectors etc.
b) Put all tools required for the mechanical and electrical mounting of your device at the ready:
screw drivers, wrenches, soldering iron, brazing solder, multimeter etc.
c) Keep documents like the wiring diagrams for your vehicle and the motoscope classic etc. at
hand.
d) Ensure a safe and secure position of your vehicle and disconnect the ground cable from
the battery.
e) Choose adequate locations for the instrument and the speedometer sensor. Decide where
the connecting cables of instrument, indicator lights, sensors and push-buttons will join.
Allow for sufficient space for the connectors. Customise the included brackets or
manufacture your own. Mount the brackets.
f) Install the instrument, the speedometer sensor, the push-button, and the optional sensors.
g) Lead all cables (power supply, push-button, sensors, rpm input, speedometer sensor and
indicator lights) to this terminal as well and connect them to the connectors following the
wiring diagram (see appendix).
h) Reconnect the battery to the on-board system and activate the ignition.
i) Adjust the apropriate parameters for rpm meter, scale, speedometer, sensors, etc. in setup
(see respective chapter).
j) Start the engine and check the rpm meter. Carefully and slowly drive several meters and
watch the speedometer. If nothing suspicious and no mechanical or electrical problems or
peculiarities occur, you can continue your test drive.